Author Archives: Amanda

Why I hate Meeting/Seminar Filled Days

Posted on September 3, 2008 by Amanda

Warning Rant Ahead: There’s this one day of my week that is totally shot. I’ve tried and tried to be able to do something in the lab on this day of the week, but it’s impossible. Or at least impossible … Continue reading →

Posted in Rant, whining | 9 Comments

What I did over summer…er… semester

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Amanda

I didn’t get much a vacation this summer. I spent the first three quarters of it frantically working to have something to present at Major European Conference. Only to find out that I have to work twice as hard on … Continue reading →

Posted in scientiae-carnival | 5 Comments

Amanda’s Guide to Extreme Frugality: Food Edition

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Amanda

Disclaimer: I did not follow all of these things all of the time, but I try to most of the time. I’ve also added in somethings that I’ve learned about recently. Oh, and additional ideas/tips are welcome in the comments. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 9 Comments

Education Fail

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Amanda

My cousin is at university now. My university. It’s definitely a little strange that someone I remember being born is now old enough to go to college. As someone who has been at Public U. for approximate 65 million years … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 9 Comments

Unfocused

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Amanda

For some reason my mind is very fragmented today. I have the attention span of a gnat right now. I’m currently trying to focus on my journal club presentation (I picked a fun article for me, too. So, I’m actually … Continue reading →

Posted in Grad School, Random | 13 Comments

Going off the drugs

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Amanda

I previously mentioned that I was tapering off of my antidepressants. I’ve been off of “the drugs” for about 6 weeks now and it’s had some interesting side effects (which are happily gone now). After searching the internet to figure … Continue reading →

Posted in Unsolicited Advice | 10 Comments

Wow! For me?

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Amanda

A while ago Heather J at Age 30- A Year of Books and Brigindo of Dirt and Rocks awarded me with the Brillante Award. I was (and am) flattered, but at the time I was incredibly busy (and without internet … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging Fun | 6 Comments

In which our heroine tries to become a morning person

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Amanda

It is no secret that I am not a morning person. According to my parents I have never been a morning person. From a wee babe I stayed up late and then would not wake up in the morning (however, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 10 Comments

Continuing the confessional streak…

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Amanda

After admitting my horrible TV taste, Mad Hatter decided that I should unleash my music collection on everyone. So, here are my top five most embarrassing songs. –Drops of Jupiter by Train (I still sing along with this song)–Get Mine … Continue reading →

Posted in Meme | 6 Comments

A Scene From the Home Front

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Amanda

I believe I have confessed before at Unbalanced Reaction’s place that I have a predilection for bad TV. After my trip abroad (I smile every time I use that phrase as it sounds so worldly and sophisticated and pretentious), I … Continue reading →

Posted in Random | 10 Comments